The statute of limitations limit the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. In California, injury victims must file their lawsuit within two years of the date of an accident. This can vary in certain situations – like when a government agency is involved or if a victim is a minor.

However, it’s important to speak with an attorney – if you don’t submit your claim on time you’ll forfeit the right to get the money you are entitled to.

It costs nothing upfront. Instead, personal injury attorneys typically charge anywhere between 33 and 40% of the money they recover for a client. But, this fee is contingent on whether or not the case is a success. If the lawyer doesn’t secure compensation, then they don’t get paid.

There’s no risk in hiring a lawyer to represent you. You get an advocate in your corner without having to worry about paying for them out of your pocket – when you are already under enough financial pressure as it is.

California has pure comparative negligence rules in place. In simple terms, your financial award can be reduced if you share responsibility for your accident. One strategy employed by insurance companies is to “blame the victim.” The more guilt that’s assigned to you, the less money the insurance provider will have to pay. That’s more money in the company’s pocket and less in yours.

David Muñoz is known for having zero tolerance for these underhanded efforts. We will hold insurers accountable and force them to deal with you in good faith.

If you did play a role, we will work diligently to minimize the proportion of blame that’s ultimately assigned to you.

Some injuries will come with future damages, especially long-term or permanent injuries. The most common are future medical expenses related to your injury and future lost wages/diminished earning capacity.

Typically, your lawyer will need to consult financial experts to calculate your future damages. These professionals will have to evaluate many variables to determine how much money you stand to expend in the future due to your injuries. The best way to determine whether you might qualify for these damages is to consult an experienced personal injury attorney.

The value of your claim will depend on your damages. The facts of your case and the identity of the at-fault party will also influence the value.

You can expect the following factors to have the greatest impact on your claim’s value:

• The cost of your medical bills and whether you will have future medical costs
• The extent of your lost wages and whether your ability to work is affected
• The amount of pain and suffering you’ve endured since the accident
• The insurance coverages available to pay for your damages
• Whether you share responsibility for your injuries or losses
• The strength of your evidence proving negligence

The easiest way to get an accurate estimate of your claim’s value is to consult an experienced law firm in San Diego. We offer free consultations to help you get a sense of your rights and the value of your claim.